Episode Forty - Greg Chalmers

A snippet of 1998 Australian Open winner Greg Chalmers was featured within our previous episode – a focus on Royal Adelaide. This episode of the pod is the full chat with one of the more under-rated Australian golf talents of recent times.   It was a real pleasure to speak with Greg – he covered a wide range of topics during his talk with us.  We present the full discussion with the lefty from WA, affectionately known as Snake among his peers. He touches on a range of issues within pro golf, living in Dallas and raising two sons.  We recall his TWO Australian Open wins, and his ascent as a professional to post several high finishes in the USA. We touch on his playoff win over Adam Scott and Wade Ormsby in the 2014 Australian PGA, and more. Mental strength, self-confidence, and humility, and the role they can play in a golf career.  Discussion shifts to the layout at Royal Adelaide, over which Greg has played so well. Greg shares his opinions on the modern game, equipment and the future. We conclude with Greg listing some of the courses on his go to list, should he have the task of introducing travellers to golf Down Under.   Here's the link to video of the final round of the 1998 Australian Open at Royal Adelaide - https://youtu.be/ALXTAKiFyYA?si=_5USai0ee_bbiTmu   And a link to the final round of the 2011 Australian Open at The Lakes - https://youtu.be/nDaB8km1f0g?si=B1RMBvleYv7OH0qS   Greg speaking at his post-win press conference after the epic playoff against Adam Scott & Wade Ormsby at the 2-14 Australian PGA - https://youtu.be/wRRHw9Lu3zw?si=9_-OER4Iab8DeWv1   A brief highlight reel of Greg’s PGA Tour win at the Barracuda – https://youtu.be/-cb03LnHGlE?si=XNYepmqWTsmFv8oS   For those wishing to learn more about Greg’s Dallas-based Autism focussed charity known as Maximum Chances – visit https://maximumchances.org/   And go take a listen to the podcast he’s done with Lou Stagner and Mark Crossfield – Hack It Out Golf podcast.    As always – special thanks to our podcast supporters – Angus And Grace Go Golfing, and Burnley Brewing. Visit the Angus and Grace Go Golfing website, Instagram page, or bricks and mortar store (William Street Paddington), and get your hands on some of the best golf apparel in the world. Burnley Brewing are back in the swing of things in 2024 – reinstating Trivia Tuesday at their tap room – situated at 648-650 Bridge Road Richmond. Go visit Burnley Brewing online at www.burnleybrewing.com.au or on insta. Our proud supporter has a brilliant range of locally brewed beers – with something for everyone’s taste.  Images related to this episode can be found on our Instagram page (@AustralianGolfPassport) and on Twitter (@AusGolfPassport). Images accompanied by attribution to their owners / creators. Podcast intro music - Nbhd Nick / Stop Playing With Me - Instrumental / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com